Catholicism and Scripture

Name: Catholicism and Scripture
Brand: C.R. Publicationshttp://www.crpublications.com

by C.R. Publicationshttp://www.crpublications.com

Religious_studiesGrades 9–12

About This Curriculum

An easy-to-read account of salvation history that tells the story from Adam to St. Paul, making connections between Old and New Testament as well as the modern-day Church.

What makes it unique: Connects Scripture with modern Catholic doctrine through salvation history narrative, part of a comprehensive 5-book worldview series for Catholic families.

Catholicism and Scripture: Traditional Catholic Salvation History Course

Catholicism and Scripture is a traditional Catholic religious studies curriculum that presents salvation history from Adam to St. Paul, connecting Old and New Testament narratives with modern Catholic Church teaching. The course emphasizes the Bible as historical source material while integrating Catholic doctrine, sacraments, and apologetics throughout the chronological study.

Best for

Catholic high school students, homeschoolers, or parish faith formation programs seeking a magisterium-faithful salvation history course that integrates biblical narrative with Catholic doctrine and apologetics

Evaluation Criteria

4 strengths · 1 concern · 1 neutral

Teacher TrainingStrength

The curriculum includes an excellent teacher's manual with extensive background information, teaching tips, and guidance for handling difficult questions. The manual addresses both pedagogical and theological preparation needs.

Review describes the Leader's/Catechist's Manual as 'excellent' with 'detailed assistance for each lesson,' 'tips for the teacher sections,' and guidance on 'tough questions likely to arise'

Direct InstructionStrength

The curriculum supports direct instruction through detailed teacher guidance with background information, discussion questions, and apologetic materials. The leader's manual provides substantial instructional support beyond the student text.

Leader's manual provides 'tips for the teacher sections' with 'more background information than is in the text,' detailed lesson assistance, and 'questions and answers with an apologetic flavor'

Historical ContextStrength

The curriculum places biblical narratives in chronological order and connects them to Church history through the early apostolic period. It treats the Bible as historical source material rather than myth.

Presents material 'in chronological order' and 'clearly treats the Bible as a source of real historical information rather than myths,' concluding with early church history through Peter and Paul

Theological KnowledgeStrength

The curriculum systematically builds Catholic theological knowledge by connecting biblical narratives to Church doctrine, sacraments, and moral teaching. It integrates theological concepts like the mysteries of the Rosary and Catholic precepts throughout the historical narrative.

Makes connections between Old Testament events and Catholic sacraments, integrates Ten Commandments with Sermon on the Mount and Church Precepts, covers Church authority and apologetics

Primary Text EngagementConcern

The curriculum summarizes key books of the Bible chronologically but appears to focus more on retelling biblical stories than direct text study. Students read about Scripture rather than engaging extensively with primary biblical texts.

Review states it 'summarizing the key books of the Bible in chronological order, relating the key stories' similar to other salvation history courses

Vocabulary BuildingNeutral

The curriculum includes religious vocabulary support through a glossary and Catholic prayers in Latin and English. However, the review doesn't indicate systematic vocabulary instruction throughout lessons.

Includes 'a glossary' and 'Catholic prayers in both English and Latin' at the end of the book

Sources: cathyduffyreviews.com